How to Become a Volunteer at La Mesa Elementary
We love our volunteers! Whether you're helping in the classroom, chaperoning a field trip, assisting with a PTA event, or lending a hand behind the scenes, we're grateful for your support. Before volunteering on campus, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District requires all volunteers to complete a few simple steps. CLICK HERE to read the official guidance issued by MPUSD about Mandated Report Training.
Step 1: Complete a TB Risk Assessment
California law requires all Level II and Level III school volunteers to provide documentation showing they have met the state's Tuberculosis (TB) clearance requirement before volunteering.
*Not sure what level volunteer you are, pleas see graphic below.
What are the TB clearance requirements?
As part of the updated volunteer process, volunteers must complete one of the following:
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A certificate verifying the TB screening has been administered and signed by a medical professional. If your medical provider wishes, they may use the form linked below.
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OR official documentation from a licensed healthcare provider indicating you have already been assessed and cleared of TB within the past four years. If your TB clearance expires during this school year, you will need to obtain a new TB clearance from your medical provider in order to volunteer.
To access the Certificate of Completion Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/ or Examination Form for your medical provider to administer and sign, please click here: Tuberculosis Certification Form.
You may complete the TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire and email it to Zoe Paris. She will review the questionnaire and provide a certificate of completion.
Step 2: Complete the Required Mandated Reporter Training
Beginning January 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 848 requires Level III school volunteers who are 18 years or older and interact with students outside the immediate supervision of a parent, guardian, or school employee to complete annual Mandated Reporter Training.
When you finish:
✔ Download your Certificate of Completion.
✔ Either:
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Bring your certificate with you when you visit the school office, or
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Email it to Lallred@mpusd.k12.ca.us before submitting your volunteer paperwork.
Step 3: Visit the School Office
Bring with you
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Certificate of Completion Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/ or Examination Form
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Your Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
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A valid photo ID
At the office you will complete the 2026–2027 Volunteer Liability Release and Agreements Form, which includes:
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Volunteer information
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Emergency contacts
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Liability release
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Volunteer Code of Ethics
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Authorization for a required background check
*If you do not have a printer, the office has copies of the form.
The office will verify your identification and assist you with any remaining paperwork.
Step 4: Watch for Any Follow-Up
After you've completed your training and submitted your paperwork, you're all set! If the school or district needs any additional information, someone will contact you directly. Otherwise, simply arrive for your scheduled volunteer opportunity and check in at the school office.
Step 5: Welcome to the Team!
Thank you for giving your time to support the students, teachers, and staff at La Mesa Elementary. We appreciate our amazing volunteers and look forward to having you on campus!
If you have any questions or need help, please reach out to volunteer@lamesapta.com
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